Slim_Slag
I wouldn't recommend any try this unless they are very familiar with their aeroplane - you need to feel 'part of it'.
I only use the 'come to a stand with the tail still up' tecnique in very strong steady (non gustly) winds blowing straight down the runway. At ALL other times with 'wheelers' I'd lower the tail during the roll-out - but you have to do this with care of course; if done too soon (ie too fast an airspeed), the increase in A of A can get you airbourne again!
But I prefer 3-pointers if conditions permit ;~)
Also, the Chipmunk has excellent differential wheelbrakes. Once the airspeed is too low for effective flight control, the brakes will keep you on the centreline (but are rarely, if at all, needed other than for taxying) so long as you don't suffer from lazy feet - but that would be a problem for rudder control, as well.
SSD
Last edited by Shaggy Sheep Driver; 10th October 2002 at 11:04.